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Not enough caster sugar. What's the best alternative?

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DevonFolk · 15/03/2015 14:34

I'm making a basic chocolate sponge but just realised I'm about 90g short of caster sugar. I have various other sugars in the cupboard but not sure which would be best. Any suggestions? Going out for more isn't an option!

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CinnabarRed · 15/03/2015 14:39

If you whizz granulated sugar in a food processor for a few seconds it turns into caster sugar. But don't do it for too long, or you get icing sugar instead.

IrenetheQuaint · 15/03/2015 14:39

Granulated will be absolutely fine.

MrsBertMacklin · 15/03/2015 14:42

You might be able to get away with just not using the full amount?

The structure of a typical sponge doesn't depend on sugar, it's just there as a sweetener.

I've experimented over the years and found that using up to 25% less of the quantity in the recipe has no effect on the final result.

DevonFolk · 15/03/2015 14:42

Thank you!

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